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Georgian Health Ministry cancels contract for ‘Dutch-made’ tests that were made in China

News of the cancellation emerged hours after a report by OC Media linking the tests with a scandal in the Netherlands about their origin and accuracy.

Armenia ratifies Lanzarote Convention

The convention aims to 'prevent and combat' the sexual exploitation of children, its ratification was opposed by conservative groups in the country.

Dispute over ‘political prisoners’ put Georgia’s electoral reforms in doubt

Most of Georgia’s political opposition has demanded freedom for three opposition figures before approving agreed changes to the electoral system.

Coronavirus live updates | North Caucasus regions extend lockdowns

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Georgia recalls ambassador to Ukraine after Saakashvili appointment 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the recall of Georgia’s ambassador ‘erroneous’.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgia announces $94 million agricultural assistance programme

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Ban on entering and exiting Tbilisi lifted

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgia has ‘avoided steep peak’ and ‘plateaued’

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Four new cases confirmed in Abkhazia

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Nagorno-Karabakh ‘vulnerable to COVID-19 pandemic’

Close to 80% of medical personnel in Abkhazia are reportedly in a high-risk group, as they are over 60.